Publication of the Corporate Affairs Unit, Vice-Chancellor’s Office, P.M.B. 4494, Osogbo – www.uniosun.edu.ng Editor-in-Chief: Professor Siyan Oyeweso Senior Editor: Dr. Rotimi O. Fasan Coordinating Editor: Marcus Awobifa Cameraman: Owolabi Ayesanmi Please send items for inclusion to: gso.uniosun@gmail.com Tel. No: +234(0)8067319899

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES BEGIN

AT UNIOSUN

cademic activities have commenced at Osun State University for the 2013/2014 academic session. The institution

resumed on Monday, 6th January, 2014.

According to a statement from the Office of the Registrar, freshers are to report for screening in their various Colleges as from 20th January, 2014.

OKESINA COUNSELS

ONABAMIJIS TO COPE WITH

THE CHALLENGES

he Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Adekunle Bashiru Okesina, has advised the family of late

Mrs. Esther Onabimiji, to pray to God to help them cope with the challenges ahead. Okesina gave this admonition while presenting a cheque of two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250,000.00) to the husband of the deceased, Mr. Eluyode Oyebamiji. The Vice-Chancellor said: ‘Though her death was painful, we are all in the hands of God. No matter how a situation appears, if you look

around you will see a worst situation. Have your belief in God. Whatever you cannot change, you accept it.’ He prayed God to help the family.

Professor Okesina presents cheque to Oyebamiji

In his response, Mr. Eluyode Oyebamiji who came with Jesujoba and Jesutomi Oyebamiji, thanked the management of the University for the support during and after the burial. Mr. Oyebamiji said his wife was the bread winner of the family and appealed to the authority of the institution to help him with a job, to take care of the three children left behind by the deceased.

400L STUDENT OF UNIOSUN

RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

400-level student in the Department of Biological Sciences, Mr. Greater Kayode Oyejobi, with Matriculation

No. MED/2010/0045, has received an international Scholarship Award. Oyejobi was one of the thirty one indigenes of the State of Osun, worldwide, that received The Osun Indigenes Organisation USA

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Chapter Scholarship Award for 2013/2014 edition. The award was presented at the Leisure Spring Hotel, Iwo Road, Osogbo on Thursday, 3rd October, 2013. At the ceremony were senior government officials, Royal Fathers and other dignitaries. Also in 2013, Oyejobi took part in the 2013 Anzisha Prize Award ($75,000) Youth Innovation Competition for Young African Entrepreneurs who are between the ages of 15-22 and reached the semi-final stage together with 24 other African countries. He was presented with a certificate of participation.

Pastor & Pastor (Mrs.) Oyejobi with Greater Kayode Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adekunle Okesina has congratulated him and rejoiced with his family, Pastor & Pastor (Mrs.) Oyejobi on his achievement. He urged him not to relent on his oars.

UBA TO PARTNER WITH

UNIOSUN

he Regional Bank Head of the United Bank for Africa, Mr. Jide Bewaji, has expressed the readiness of the bank to

partner with Osun State University to develop its physical structure. Mr. Bewaji made this known at a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of the institution. The meeting which was facilitated by the

Director of the Centre for Alternative Energy and Rural Development, Dr. ‘Seye Abiona, had in attendance the Bursar, Mr. Fatai Lasisi; Provost of the Postgraduate School, Professor Alagbe Gbolagade and Director of Development, Professor Siyan Oyeweso.

In his response, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adekunle Okesina, said no government in any part of the world could adequately supply the needs of any institution. He thanked the bank for its readiness to assist the University.

FG DECLARES JAN 14 AS

HOLIDAY

he Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 14th January, 2014 as public holiday to mark the Eil-el-

Maulud celebration. The Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adekunle Okesina, has enjoined all muslims and UNIOSUN Community in general to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation.

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WORDS OF WISDOM Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Rick Warren

CALL FOR PROPOSAL

4TH SIDCAIN CONFERENCE The fourth in the series of SIDCAIN Conference holding at the Main Auditorium of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife will hold between March 5 – 7, 2014. The overall objective of the SIDCAIN Group is prevention of diabetes through education, as well as to improve the overall management of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The 2014 OAU Conference is built upon the overwhelming success of the three previous conferences that attracted over 300 delegates from many Universities, Industries, Companies and NGOs within and outside the country. The first conference was held in February 2010 at the Paul Hendrichse Auditorium of the University College Hospital, Ibadan. It was tagged HIV and Diabetes – Two Epidemics on a collision course? The second conference was hosted by the Osun State University and dedicated to the prevention and management of diabetes foot. This was organized in collaboration with TWAS, a body based in Italy. The third conference took place at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu; tagged ‘Putting the spotlight on diabetes and NCDs in Nigeria’, with a sub-theme: Promoting best practices in DiabeteCare – Changing lives, changing destiny. The three conferences hosted international participants. The organizer aims to hold the 4th conference in the city known as the cradle of the Yorubas, Ile-Ife with a theme: ‘Towards better Diabetes Prevention and Control’ and a sub-theme: DREAMS come True! The acronym DREAMS represents the ideals summarized in an anti-diabetes program with the letter D standing for ‘Diagnosis and Care’, R for ‘Research for Cure’, E for ‘Evidence for Optimum Care’, A for the ‘Alliance for Diabetes’, M for ‘Mentoring Programs for Prevention’, and S for ‘Stop DM’. All abstracts must be received by February 9, 2014. Early registration closes February 15, 2014. 10 CPD credits obtainable.

STAFF BIRTHDAYS The management and entire staff of Osun State University rejoice with the staff members whose birthdays fall on the dates noted below as they add another year to their lives: KAYODE, Comfort A – 23/12 ADESANYA, Abiodun B – 24/12 ALAO, Olusegun R – 24/12 ODETOYINBO, Abiodun O. – 25/12 OGUNLEYE, Seun A - 25/12 OMISAKIN, Funke O – 25/12 ADESINA, Oluwakemi A – 26/12 ASEJERE, Waheed T. – 26/12 KAREEM, Akanni R - 26/12 OLADEJO, Odunola O. – 26/12 OLANREWAJU, Toyin O – 26/12 ABIODUN, Adesoji O – 28/12 ADETUNJI, Musilimu A – 28/12 FAWOLE, Joseph O – 30/12 KOLADE, Oluremi O – 31/12 Lawal, Fatai M – 31/12 ADEBISI, Tajudeen A – 1/1 ADEGBITE, Olugbenga S – 1/1 IPINMOROTI, Mabel O – 1/1 KUSORO, Abiodun A – 1/1 OLAREWAJU, Matthew – 1/1 OLATUNJI, Abiodun O. – 1/1 RAJI, Yinusa – 1/1 ADESOYE, Kayode A – 2/1 OLANIYAN, Ibukunoluwa H – 3/1 ADEBANJI, Adeniyi A. – 4/1 AYOOLA, Omowumi D – 4/1 AMUSAN, Samuel O – 6/1 SOGELOLA, Yejide O – 6/1 FAGBOHUN, Olumuyiwa O – 7/1 LAWAL, Dauda – 8/1 OLOJEDE, Adeola S – 9/1 ADEYANJU, Adesoye S – 10/1 ILORI, Olufemi O – 10/1 OLABIRAN, Olayinka A – 10/1 MAKINDE, Ronke A – 11/1 AYINDE, Mojeed K – 12/1 QUADRI, Grace S – 12/1 SOEWU,Durojaye A – 13/1 FAYEMI, Oluwatoyin A – 14/1 ADEGBITE, Kadiri A – 15/1 MAKINDE-OJO, Yetunde – 15/1 TAIYE, Olaiya – 15/1 OLAITAN, Janet O – 16/1 AJIBOLA, Adenike R – 17/1 OYEWO, Olusola K – 19/1 Wishing you many happy

International Climate Protection Fellowships Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

With the International Climate Protection Fellowships the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables prospective leaders to conduct a research-based project in the field of climate protection and climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany. Up to 20 International Climate Protection Fellowships are granted annually, funded under the Federal Environment Ministry's (BMU) International Climate Initiative. The fellowships target prospective leaders from non-European emerging and developing countries (see list of countries), who are engaged in the field of climate protection and climate-related resource conservation in nongovernmental organisations, public administrations, politics, academia or business in their countries. The research-based projects are carried out in cooperation with hosts in Germany; candidates choose their own projects and their own hosts. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is running the programme in cooperation with the Federation of German Industry (BDI), the Centre for International Postgraduate Studies in Environmental Management (CIPSEM) at Dresden International University, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU), the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Renewables Academy AG (RENAC). The call is subject to appropriate funding being awarded to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Programme objectives: The global challenge posed by climate change can only be met by cross-border international collaborations. This programme makes a contribution to this by enabling future decision-makers and multipliers to conduct a research-based project in cooperation with specialist colleagues in Germany. Funding is available for project proposals which address issues directly relating to climate protection as well as adaptation to climate change, e.g. in the area of climate-related resource conservation. The project should facilitate the mutual exchange of knowledge, methods and techniques between the fellows and their hosts in Germany, taking into account the question of practical applicability in the fellows’ countries. Contacts to various institutions in different sectors (universities, research institutes, ministries, environmental authorities, companies, non-governmental organisations, etc.) in the context of the project are expressly welcomed. In addition to financing the project, the fellowship aims to facilitate and promote the development of long-term contacts and collaborations with colleagues in Germany. In the course of group programme events (introductory seminar, training courses, final meeting) during the fellowship year, fellows should gain an overview of climate protection and climate-related resource conservation as well as the important actors in these fields in Germany. Another objective of the programme is to create cross-border, cross-disciplinary networks amongst the fellows as a precondition for building an international expert network on climate protection and climate-related resource conservation. As a long term objective, networking should be extended to include scientists working in these fields in the respective countries who are members of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s network of excellence. Target group: Applicants must demonstrate clearly visible leadership potential based either on experience in initial leadership positions or on appropriate references. They must also have completed their first

university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 March 2015) with outstanding results. Furthermore, they must have extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application) or hold a further academic or professional qualification. They are also expected to have gained initial practical experience through involvement in projects related to climate protection and climate-related resource conservation. In addition to applicants with a background in the natural and engineering sciences, candidates who have been engaged in legal, economic and societal issues relating to climate change are encouraged to apply for this programme. Graduates who are interested in spending time studying or training in Germany should apply to the programmes offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) or other funding organisations. Post-doctoral researchers wishing to pursue an academic research project should apply to the Georg Forster or Humboldt Research Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral. Researchers (up to four years after completion of doctorate) or for Experienced Researchers (up to 12 years after completion of doctorate). Fellowship specifications: The fellowship amount reflects the fellow’s academic and professional qualifications, current position and professional experience and is currently set at 2,150 EUR, 2,450 EUR or 2,750 EUR per month. This includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance. The following timetable for the one-year stay in Germany is designed to facilitate networking amongst the fellows and is mandatory for everyone: � January, February 2015: intensive language course in Germany (optional) � March 2015: introductory seminar � April 2015 – February 2016: work on project at host institutes in Germany � June 2015: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Annual Meeting including reception

held by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany � Autumn 2015: several-day training course � January/February 2016: final week including reception held by the leadership of the

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Fellowships may be extended by up to three months on application.

Additional benefits: Allowance for research costs to be paid to the hosts in Germany amounting to 800 EUR per month (for projects in the natural and engineering sciences) and 500 EUR (for projects in the humanities and social sciences); Language fellowship for a one- to two-month intensive language course in Germany immediately prior to the start of the fellowship; when a fellowship has been granted, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation may provide financial support for improving fellows’ language skills while they are still in their own countries. Fellows with little or no knowledge of German are strongly advised to take a two-month intensive language course in Germany;

Lump sum for the fellow’s travel expenses if the costs are not borne by a third party; Europe allowance for a maximum of one to two months spent studying or researching at an institution in another European country during the fellowship, provided that this is necessary to carry out the project in question; Family allowances for visits by family members lasting at least three months (up to 326 EUR per month for the marital partner and up to 234 EUR per month for each child); For single parents accompanied by children under the age of 18 on stays of at least three months, an allowance is available (400 EUR per month for the first child, 100 EUR for every additional child); Additional extension of the fellowship by up to three months if children under 12 also accompany the fellow to Germany; Extensive alumni funding after successfully completing the stay in Germany, especially support for networking with collaborative partners in Germany during the fellow’s entire career. Application requirements: 1. First university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), completed less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 March 2015) 2. Extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application) in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation or a further academic or professional qualification 3. Initial practical experience (at least 12 months at the time of application) through involvement in projects related to climate protection and climate-related resource conservation (possibly already during studies) 4. Leadership potential demonstrated by initial experience in a leadership position and/or appropriate references (see no. 8) 5. A detailed statement by a host in Germany, including a mentoring agreement; details of the proposed project must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application 6. Citizenship of a non-European emerging or developing country (see list of countries) which is also the fellow’s habitual abode and place of work 7. Very good knowledge of English and/or German, documented by appropriate language certificates 8. Two expert references by individuals qualified to comment on the candidate’s professional, personal and, if applicable, academic eligibility and his / her leadership potential. Prospective applicants, who have spent more than six in Germany at the time of the application deadline, or more than 12 months in a country that is not on the relevant list of countries, should contact the Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) before submitting an application as they may be ineligible on formal grounds. Applicants who have already received sponsorship from the Humboldt Foundation in the form of a fellowship or award are not entitled to apply to this programme but should turn to the appropriate alumni sponsorship programmes. Those sponsored in the context of this programme are excluded

from applying for other fellowships offered the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at a later date. Application procedure: Applications must be completed online. The completed application form including all the necessary additional documentation must be submitted by the closing date for applications (15 March 2014). Additional information on online applications, all the documentation required and access to the online application procedure are available on the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s website (http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/icf). Immediately after submitting the documents, the applicant will receive a confirmation. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all the necessary documents have been submitted. Incomplete applications may be excluded from the selection procedure. The proposed host in Germany should send his/her confidential statement directly to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation by the closing date at the latest. After reviewing the applications, an independent selection committee will decide, probably by the beginning of July 2014, which candidates will be invited to participate in a selection meeting in Germany lasting several days. This selection meeting will take place from 16 to 19 September 2014 and applicants will be given the opportunity to outline their project to the selection committee and the other applicants as well as to attend individual interviews held by the selection committee. At the end of the meeting the selection results will be announced. Further information on the selection procedure can be found in the FAQs on the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's website.

Publication of the Corporate Affairs Unit, Vice-Chancellor’s Office, P.M.B. 4494, Osogbo – www.uniosun.edu.ng Editor-in-Chief: Professor Siyan Oyeweso Senior Editor: Dr. Rotimi O. Fasan Coordinating Editor: Marcus Awobifa Cameraman: Owolabi Ayesanmi Please send items for inclusion to: gso.uniosun@gmail.com Tel. No: +234(0)8067319899

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES BEGIN

AT UNIOSUN cademic activities have commenced at Osun State University for the 2013/2014 academic session. The institution

resumed on Monday, 6th January, 2014.

According to a statement from the Office of the Registrar, freshers are to report for screening in their various Colleges as from 20th January, 2014.

OKESINA COUNSELS

ONABAMIJIS TO COPE WITH

THE CHALLENGES he Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Adekunle Bashiru Okesina, has advised the family of late

Mrs. Esther Onabimiji, to pray to God to help them cope with the challenges ahead. Okesina gave this admonition while presenting a cheque of two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250,000.00) to the husband of the deceased, Mr. Eluyode Oyebamiji. The Vice-Chancellor said: ‘Though her death was painful, we are all in the hands of God. No matter how a situation appears, if you look

around you will see a worst situation. Have your belief in God. Whatever you cannot change, you accept it.’ He prayed God to help the family.

Professor Okesina presents cheque to Oyebamiji

In his response, Mr. Eluyode Oyebamiji who came with Jesujoba and Jesutomi Oyebamiji, thanked the management of the University for the support during and after the burial. Mr. Oyebamiji said his wife was the bread winner of the family and appealed to the authority of the institution to help him with a job, to take care of the three children left behind by the deceased.

400L STUDENT OF UNIOSUN

RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

400-level student in the Department of Biological Sciences, Mr. Greater Kayode Oyejobi, with Matriculation

No. MED/2010/0045, has received an international Scholarship Award. Oyejobi was one of the thirty one indigenes of the State of Osun, worldwide, that received The Osun Indigenes Organisation USA

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Chapter Scholarship Award for 2013/2014 edition. The award was presented at the Leisure Spring Hotel, Iwo Road, Osogbo on Thursday, 3rd October, 2013. At the ceremony were senior government officials, Royal Fathers and other dignitaries. Also in 2013, Oyejobi took part in the 2013 Anzisha Prize Award ($75,000) Youth Innovation Competition for Young African Entrepreneurs who are between the ages of 15-22 and reached the semi-final stage together with 24 other African countries. He was presented with a certificate of participation.

Pastor & Pastor (Mrs.) Oyejobi with Greater Kayode Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adekunle Okesina has congratulated him and rejoiced with his family, Pastor & Pastor (Mrs.) Oyejobi on his achievement. He urged him not to relent on his oars.

UBA TO PARTNER WITH

UNIOSUN he Regional Bank Head of the United Bank for Africa, Mr. Jide Bewaji, has expressed the readiness of the bank to

partner with Osun State University to develop its physical structure. Mr. Bewaji made this known at a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of the institution. The meeting which was facilitated by the

Director of the Centre for Alternative Energy and Rural Development, Dr. ‘Seye Abiona, had in attendance the Bursar, Mr. Fatai Lasisi; Provost of the Postgraduate School, Professor Alagbe Gbolagade and Director of Development, Professor Siyan Oyeweso.

In his response, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adekunle Okesina, said no government in any part of the world could adequately supply the needs of any institution. He thanked the bank for its readiness to assist the University.

FG DECLARES JAN 14 AS

HOLIDAY, OKESINA ENJOINS

ALL MUSLIMS TO PRAY FOR

PEACE

he Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 14th January, 2014 as public holiday to mark the Eil-el-

Maulud celebration. The Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adekunle Okesina, has enjoined all muslims and UNIOSUN Community in general to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation.

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WORDS OF WISDOM Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Rick Warren

CALL FOR PROPOSAL

4TH SIDCAIN CONFERENCE The fourth in the series of SIDCAIN Conference holding at the Main Auditorium of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife will hold between March 5 – 7, 2014. The overall objective of the SIDCAIN Group is prevention of diabetes through education, as well as to improve the overall management of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The 2014 OAU Conference is built upon the overwhelming success of the three previous conferences that attracted over 300 delegates from many Universities, Industries, Companies and NGOs within and outside the country. The first conference was held in February 2010 at the Paul Hendrichse Auditorium of the University College Hospital, Ibadan. It was tagged HIV and Diabetes – Two Epidemics on a collision course? The second conference was hosted by the Osun State University and dedicated to the prevention and management of diabetes foot. This was organized in collaboration with TWAS, a body based in Italy. The third conference took place at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu; tagged ‘Putting the spotlight on diabetes and NCDs in Nigeria’, with a sub-theme: Promoting best practices in DiabeteCare – Changing lives, changing destiny. The three conferences hosted international participants. The organizer aims to hold the 4th conference in the city known as the cradle of the Yorubas, Ile-Ife with a theme: ‘Towards better Diabetes Prevention and Control’ and a sub-theme: DREAMS come True! The acronym DREAMS represents the ideals summarized in an anti-diabetes program with the letter D standing for ‘Diagnosis and Care’, R for ‘Research for Cure’, E for ‘Evidence for Optimum Care’, A for the ‘Alliance for Diabetes’, M for ‘Mentoring Programs for Prevention’, and S for ‘Stop DM’. All abstracts must be received by February 9, 2014. Early registration closes February 15, 2014. 10 CPD credits obtainable.

STAFF BIRTHDAYS The management and entire staff of Osun State University rejoice with the staff members whose birthdays fall on the dates noted below as they add another year to their lives: KAYODE, Comfort A – 23/12 ADESANYA, Abiodun B – 24/12 ALAO, Olusegun R – 24/12 ODETOYINBO, Abiodun O. – 25/12 OGUNLEYE, Seun A - 25/12 OMISAKIN, Funke O – 25/12 ADESINA, Oluwakemi A – 26/12 ASEJERE, Waheed T. – 26/12 KAREEM, Akanni R - 26/12 OLADEJO, Odunola O. – 26/12 OLANREWAJU, Toyin O – 26/12 ABIODUN, Adesoji O – 28/12 ADETUNJI, Musilimu A – 28/12 FAWOLE, Joseph O – 30/12 KOLADE, Oluremi O – 31/12 Lawal, Fatai M – 31/12 ADEBISI, Tajudeen A – 1/1 ADEGBITE, Olugbenga S – 1/1 IPINMOROTI, Mabel O – 1/1 KUSORO, Abiodun A – 1/1 OLAREWAJU, Matthew – 1/1 OLATUNJI, Abiodun O. – 1/1 RAJI, Yinusa – 1/1 ADESOYE, Kayode A – 2/1 OLANIYAN, Ibukunoluwa H – 3/1 ADEBANJI, Adeniyi A. – 4/1 AYOOLA, Omowumi D – 4/1 AMUSAN, Samuel O – 6/1 SOGELOLA, Yejide O – 6/1 FAGBOHUN, Olumuyiwa O – 7/1 LAWAL, Dauda – 8/1 OLOJEDE, Adeola S – 9/1 ADEYANJU, Adesoye S – 10/1 ILORI, Olufemi O – 10/1 OLABIRAN, Olayinka A – 10/1 MAKINDE, Ronke A – 11/1 AYINDE, Mojeed K – 12/1 QUADRI, Grace S – 12/1 SOEWU,Durojaye A – 13/1 FAYEMI, Oluwatoyin A – 14/1 ADEGBITE, Kadiri A – 15/1 MAKINDE-OJO, Yetunde – 15/1 TAIYE, Olaiya – 15/1 OLAITAN, Janet O – 16/1 AJIBOLA, Adenike R – 17/1 OYEWO, Olusola K – 19/1 Wishing you many happy

International Climate Protection Fellowships Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

With the International Climate Protection Fellowships the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables prospective leaders to conduct a research-based project in the field of climate protection and climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany. Up to 20 International Climate Protection Fellowships are granted annually, funded under the Federal Environment Ministry's (BMU) International Climate Initiative. The fellowships target prospective leaders from non-European emerging and developing countries (see list of countries), who are engaged in the field of climate protection and climate-related resource conservation in nongovernmental organisations, public administrations, politics, academia or business in their countries. The research-based projects are carried out in cooperation with hosts in Germany; candidates choose their own projects and their own hosts. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is running the programme in cooperation with the Federation of German Industry (BDI), the Centre for International Postgraduate Studies in Environmental Management (CIPSEM) at Dresden International University, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU), the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Renewables Academy AG (RENAC). The call is subject to appropriate funding being awarded to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Programme objectives: The global challenge posed by climate change can only be met by cross-border international collaborations. This programme makes a contribution to this by enabling future decision-makers and multipliers to conduct a research-based project in cooperation with specialist colleagues in Germany. Funding is available for project proposals which address issues directly relating to climate protection as well as adaptation to climate change, e.g. in the area of climate-related resource conservation. The project should facilitate the mutual exchange of knowledge, methods and techniques between the fellows and their hosts in Germany, taking into account the question of practical applicability in the fellows’ countries. Contacts to various institutions in different sectors (universities, research institutes, ministries, environmental authorities, companies, non-governmental organisations, etc.) in the context of the project are expressly welcomed. In addition to financing the project, the fellowship aims to facilitate and promote the development of long-term contacts and collaborations with colleagues in Germany. In the course of group programme events (introductory seminar, training courses, final meeting) during the fellowship year, fellows should gain an overview of climate protection and climate-related resource conservation as well as the important actors in these fields in Germany. Another objective of the programme is to create cross-border, cross-disciplinary networks amongst the fellows as a precondition for building an international expert network on climate protection and climate-related resource conservation. As a long term objective, networking should be extended to include scientists working in these fields in the respective countries who are members of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s network of excellence. Target group: Applicants must demonstrate clearly visible leadership potential based either on experience in initial leadership positions or on appropriate references. They must also have completed their first

university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 March 2015) with outstanding results. Furthermore, they must have extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application) or hold a further academic or professional qualification. They are also expected to have gained initial practical experience through involvement in projects related to climate protection and climate-related resource conservation. In addition to applicants with a background in the natural and engineering sciences, candidates who have been engaged in legal, economic and societal issues relating to climate change are encouraged to apply for this programme. Graduates who are interested in spending time studying or training in Germany should apply to the programmes offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) or other funding organisations. Post-doctoral researchers wishing to pursue an academic research project should apply to the Georg Forster or Humboldt Research Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral. Researchers (up to four years after completion of doctorate) or for Experienced Researchers (up to 12 years after completion of doctorate). Fellowship specifications: The fellowship amount reflects the fellow’s academic and professional qualifications, current position and professional experience and is currently set at 2,150 EUR, 2,450 EUR or 2,750 EUR per month. This includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance. The following timetable for the one-year stay in Germany is designed to facilitate networking amongst the fellows and is mandatory for everyone: � January, February 2015: intensive language course in Germany (optional) � March 2015: introductory seminar � April 2015 – February 2016: work on project at host institutes in Germany � June 2015: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Annual Meeting including reception

held by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany � Autumn 2015: several-day training course � January/February 2016: final week including reception held by the leadership of the

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Fellowships may be extended by up to three months on application.

Additional benefits: Allowance for research costs to be paid to the hosts in Germany amounting to 800 EUR per month (for projects in the natural and engineering sciences) and 500 EUR (for projects in the humanities and social sciences); Language fellowship for a one- to two-month intensive language course in Germany immediately prior to the start of the fellowship; when a fellowship has been granted, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation may provide financial support for improving fellows’ language skills while they are still in their own countries. Fellows with little or no knowledge of German are strongly advised to take a two-month intensive language course in Germany;

Lump sum for the fellow’s travel expenses if the costs are not borne by a third party; Europe allowance for a maximum of one to two months spent studying or researching at an institution in another European country during the fellowship, provided that this is necessary to carry out the project in question; Family allowances for visits by family members lasting at least three months (up to 326 EUR per month for the marital partner and up to 234 EUR per month for each child); For single parents accompanied by children under the age of 18 on stays of at least three months, an allowance is available (400 EUR per month for the first child, 100 EUR for every additional child); Additional extension of the fellowship by up to three months if children under 12 also accompany the fellow to Germany; Extensive alumni funding after successfully completing the stay in Germany, especially support for networking with collaborative partners in Germany during the fellow’s entire career. Application requirements: 1. First university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), completed less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 March 2015) 2. Extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application) in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation or a further academic or professional qualification 3. Initial practical experience (at least 12 months at the time of application) through involvement in projects related to climate protection and climate-related resource conservation (possibly already during studies) 4. Leadership potential demonstrated by initial experience in a leadership position and/or appropriate references (see no. 8) 5. A detailed statement by a host in Germany, including a mentoring agreement; details of the proposed project must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application 6. Citizenship of a non-European emerging or developing country (see list of countries) which is also the fellow’s habitual abode and place of work 7. Very good knowledge of English and/or German, documented by appropriate language certificates 8. Two expert references by individuals qualified to comment on the candidate’s professional, personal and, if applicable, academic eligibility and his / her leadership potential. Prospective applicants, who have spent more than six in Germany at the time of the application deadline, or more than 12 months in a country that is not on the relevant list of countries, should contact the Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) before submitting an application as they may be ineligible on formal grounds. Applicants who have already received sponsorship from the Humboldt Foundation in the form of a fellowship or award are not entitled to apply to this programme but should turn to the appropriate alumni sponsorship programmes. Those sponsored in the context of this programme are excluded

from applying for other fellowships offered the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at a later date. Application procedure: Applications must be completed online. The completed application form including all the necessary additional documentation must be submitted by the closing date for applications (15 March 2014). Additional information on online applications, all the documentation required and access to the online application procedure are available on the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s website (http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/icf). Immediately after submitting the documents, the applicant will receive a confirmation. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all the necessary documents have been submitted. Incomplete applications may be excluded from the selection procedure. The proposed host in Germany should send his/her confidential statement directly to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation by the closing date at the latest. After reviewing the applications, an independent selection committee will decide, probably by the beginning of July 2014, which candidates will be invited to participate in a selection meeting in Germany lasting several days. This selection meeting will take place from 16 to 19 September 2014 and applicants will be given the opportunity to outline their project to the selection committee and the other applicants as well as to attend individual interviews held by the selection committee. At the end of the meeting the selection results will be announced. Further information on the selection procedure can be found in the FAQs on the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's website.